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The militant was apprehended during a cordon-and-search operation at Turshan area of Juktiyal. Prior to militant’s arrest, the joint team of army and SOG had made announcements asking people to come out of their homes, fearing a gunfight.

However, sources said that the militant was without arms and was in very bad health condition barely able to move.

Sources identified the militant as Zabiullah alias Hamzah son of Sonaullah, a resident of Multan, Pakistan.

A police officer confirmed the arrest and told GNS that a radio set has been recovered from his possession.

He said that no weapon has been recovered from the arrested militant. The searches are underway in the area.